Wow - lot's of responses on here in the last day! I guess I don't have to concern myself that this thread will languish in any way while I'm not able to be on here (I was traveling - did you miss me?
). Anyway, lots of good conversation.
Trapped, I appreciate your thoughtful and detailed responses! And sis
Serenity, I appreciate your hanging in with the discussion!
So
awareness,
I've posted regarding this a number of times, but feel it has still not maybe received direct answers from you (apologize if I missed your specific responses). Therefore, instead of me just trying to "talk louder," maybe I should ask in a different way:
1) You don't believe that man really has free will, right?
2) You don't believe God created man perfectly, right?
3) You don't believe there was a major fall that brought in sin and caused the proverbial cesspool we're in, right?
Bonus Question: You believe God isn't really loving and has less than good motives, is that correct?
Awareness, I appreciate your concise answers to these questions, if you would, as I think it would help clarify some things . . . A lot has been said, and maybe you feel like you've answered these (things do tend to get "lost in the sauce"); if you do think you've answered these already, could you please answer these specific questions above (again)? I think it would be helpful.